Memorial
James L. Clar, 88, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion died there on Thursday August 20, 2015 .Per Jim’s request there will be no visitation or service. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a son Robert (Carla) of Ryan and a daughter JoAnn (Lester) Lang of Monona. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie in 2012, a daughter Pat St. Germain, son-in-law Dennis St. Germain and several brothers and sisters.
Jim was born on February 18, 1927 in Marshalltown the son of Henry and Agnes Hanisch Clar. He married Minnie A. Adelmund on June 5, 1948 in Nashua.
Jim worked at Wilson & Company for over 26 years retiring in 1989. He proudly served in the Army during WWII and had the opportunity to go on the Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2014.
Jim was a real outdoorsman. He enjoying fishing, camping, and canoeing.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. “A special thank you to Chuck and Julie Steitz”.
Memorial donations may be given to Mercy Hospice in Jim’s name.